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Rapier

Clemens Wopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rapier by Clemens Wopper. Long, thin, straight metal sword with long slender blade. Long grip wrapped with wire. Spherical pommel on top with etched details. Curved guard with two loops on either side. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600–10
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, brass
Culture
Italian; blade, German, Solingen
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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